901 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Property Records

Pierce County property record for 901 E 70th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,198 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,333 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$308,219 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$5,966 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN500381-0-320

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN500381-0-320

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,198 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,639 sqft
Laundry RoomLaundry Room
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,333 sqft (0.168 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Deck Area60 sqft
Patio Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address901 E 70TH ST
CityTACOMA
StateWA
Zip98404-2230
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 03 QUARTER 23 PLAT SEQUOIA PARK LOT 32 TOG/W UND INT IN TRS A, B EXC THAT POR DEDICATED TO CY OF TAC, C & E EASE OF RECORD OUT OF 03-20-27-2-031, 2-035, 2-095, 2-204 & 916000-001-1 SEG 2007-0537 JU 12/22/06JU
Legal Range03
Legal Township20
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionSEQUOIA PARK
Legal TractA
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Township / Civil DivisionTACOMA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract63302

Owner

901 E 70th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2017.

Source: Pierce County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address901 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2230
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 7, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BAY EQUITY
Jul 21, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
BAY EQUITY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 23, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017501
Prior Transfer DateFeb 18, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000000012
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Property Address901 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2230
Document Number2003130161
Instrument DateMar 7, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address901 E 70TH ST TACOMA WA 984042230, TACOMA, WA 98404-2230

Mortgage

Document Number2003130161
DateMar 13, 2020
Instrument202003130161
Lender
NameBAY EQUITY
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 12, 2050

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPIERCE WA
Recording DateJul 21, 2017
Property Address901 E 70TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98404-2230
Document Number1707210501
Instrument DateJul 17, 2017
Instrument201707210501
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2017
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,496.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address901 E 70TH ST TACOMA WA 984042230, TACOMA, WA 98404-2230

Mortgage

Document Number1707210502
DateJul 21, 2017
Instrument201707210502
Lender
NameBAY EQUITY
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressSAUSALITO, CA 94965
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 20, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 901 E 70th St was $5,966, up 5.6% from the year before.

Source: Pierce County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyPierce County
MunicipalityTacoma City
Unified School DistrictTacoma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,966.00 (+5.63%)$513,200 Land $159,200 Building $354,000$513,200 Land $159,200 Building $354,000
2025$5,648.00 (+5.91%)
2024$5,333.00 (+3.35%)$479,100 (-3.6%) Land $157,600 Building $321,500$479,100 (-3.6%) Land $157,600 Building $321,500
2023$5,160.00$497,000 Land $173,100 Building $323,900$497,000 Land $173,100 Building $323,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 901 E 70th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 27, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 901 E 70th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF TACOMA WATER DIVISION
serves 446,245 people · EPA ID WA5386800
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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